1000 Genomes Project Completes its First Map of Human Genetic Variation

October 27, 2010 | Researchers have unveiled results from the pilot phase of the 1000 Genome Project, which aims to sequence the genetic code of 2,500 people. It is the most complete inventory yet of the millions of variations between people's DNA. The details will help researchers understand the genetic roots of diseases; focus their search for treatments; and shed light on the path of human evolution. The Guardian